​Mercury Retrograde 2018 pst/pdt

March 22 - April 15July 25 - August 18November 16 - December 6

Mercury, as well as the other planets, exhibit apparent reverse or retrograde motion when they are nearest the earth. They appear to move backward (east to west) against the background of stars. When nearest the earth, the planet appears brighter and the impact on the individual is the strongest during these retrograde periods.A retrograde planet “backs up” in our mind and consciousness, which encourages us to experience its energyinternally. It's appropriate to consider these times as an opportunity to reconsider your perception as you review and reflect. Mercury rules thinking, writing, speaking, communicating, calculating, computers, cars, travel, schedules, electronic equipment, telephones, mail, appointments, contracts, keys....so be conscious and double check and confirm so as to keep your head on straight :)With Mercury retrograde, the opportunity to revisit the past from the Present of the present is for revision of previous unconscious reactions so as to recharge them with new insights. Mercury retrograde is known to interrupt activity and cause some confusion. People from the past often reappear during Mercury retrograde for a revisit, rewriting with greater clarity...'tis a great time to meditate! Recognize, reorganize, remember, reveal, realize, relinquish, rethink, recharge, reinvigorate, revise, release, relax, restore, return, renew, relax, recharge. Revolt if necessary!

Vedic astrology is the westernized name for Jyotisha, or just Jyotish, the sacred art and science of Eastern astrology that is rooted in the most ancient philosophies of India. Jyoti means light, and "ish" is the prefix of the Sanskrit word for God (Ishwar), which translates as "made of." Therefore, Jyotish means "made of light…the light of God…or the study of light." This light is not physical light. Rather, it is the spiritual light that radiates from the galactic center and informs all intelligence and life on Earth. The ultimate purpose of Vedic astrology is to reveal swadharma, the highest purpose of the soul in the great cosmic drama of life.